News India Live, Digital Desk: Short Sleeper Syndrome: We all know how important sleep is necessary for good health. Generally, an adult person is advised to get 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night so that he can feel refreshed and energetic throughout the day. But have you ever heard of people who have only 4 to 6 hours of sleep and they still feel completely refreshed? This is not a myth, but a rare but real therapeutic condition called “short sleeper syndrome”. It is very important to understand that short sleeper syndrome does not mean sleep deficiency (sleep deprivation). In the lack of sleep, a person feels tired, decreased concentration and irritability after low sleep, while people with short sleeper syndrome also feel complete relaxation even in their low sleep and remain energetic throughout the day. For them, 4-6 hours of sleep is quality quality, where their brain and body get time to recover completely. This situation is very rare, it is believed that less than one percent of the world’s population is affected by this syndrome. Scientific researches have shown that there may be genetic reasons behind this syndrome, in which some special jeans such as DEC2 have been found. This is a natural physical adaptation, not the result of any bad habit or lifestyle. Such individuals are often found more optimistic, agile and mentally strong. They can also be able to withstand high stress and do many tasks simultaneously. Some studies have also suggested that such people have better metabolism and high potential to bear pain. But a warning is very important here. If you feel tired or irritable due to not getting enough sleep and think that you are a ‘short sleeper’, then you are probably victims of ‘lack of sleep’, which can cause serious health risk. Not getting enough sleep can cause serious health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity and lack of cognitive abilities. It is like keeping yourself in deception. If you really suspect that you can be influenced by short sleeper syndrome, it is important to consult a specialist or sleep specialist instead of self-diagnosis. Tests such as polysomnography (sleep studies) can help confirm this condition. They will analyze your sleep pattern and its quality to ensure that you are sleeping less in a healthy way, or you need to improve your sleep habits. In the intervention, short sleeper syndrome is a unique genetic condition where the person feels completely healthy and energetic even in low sleep. This is completely different from bad sleeping bad habits. Always understand the needs of your body and prefer adequate sleep for a healthy lifestyle, until anything else is proved medical.